Discover Fleet Street Quarter returns for its fifth year! Five days of activities and events connecting and celebrating our vibrant community. We created Discover Fleet Street Quarter to help new starters get to know the Quarter, local businesses and others working in the area.
TICKETS GO LIVE ON FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER AT 10AM
Get ready for creative workshops, wellness sessions, social events and captivating walking tours that reveal the stories behind this historic patch of the western City of London. All proceeds from these events will be donated National Literacy Trust as part of the National Year of Reading 2026.
We believe promoting vibrant and progressive cultural offerings is crucial in attracting new audiences to the area. With these fresh, new audiences comes new talent that allows us to build a more cutting-edge offer for our local community. The full Discover Fleet Street Quarter 2026 programme is below.
WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER
MENOPAUSE ACTION PLAN BREAKFAST BRIEFING WITH FSQ x ADORA HEALTH
8:30AM – 10:00AM
URBAN FARMER PROJECT, 18 WINE OFFICE CT, EC4A 3JR
Join us for an engaging breakfast briefing led by Sally exploring the benefits of menopause support in the workplace, what the new requirements mean for employers, and the practical steps organisations can take to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. The session will be led by Sally Hulston, Head of Lewis Silkin’s Manchester office and a specialist employment lawyer with over 23 years’ experience advising businesses on employment, wellbeing and workplace inclusion.
With menopause action plans becoming mandatory from Spring 2027, now is the time to get ahead of the changes.
MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER
MARK CHAMBERLEN: BUILDING A DIFFERENT NARRATIVE
8:30AM – 10:00AM
URBAN FARMER PROJECT, 18 WINE OFFICE CT, EC4A 3JR
Join us for an informative peer-to-peer discussion with Mark Chamberlen, former paralymic skier and now a leading Business Coach. Mark as he facilitates a discussion in pursuit of better workplace inclusion of Disability and Neurodivergence. Breakfast and refreshments will be included within your ticket.
COOK IN 90 MEDITERRANEAN
12:30PM – 2:00PM
CORD RESTAURANT, FLEET STREET
In this fun, hands-on cooking class, a Le Cordon Bleu Master Chef teaches participants how to create a delicious Mediterranean falafels from scratch. The experience gives participants a chance to experience what it’s like to be a student at the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu. The Master Chef will guide you step-by-step, sharing professional insights and providing support throughout the preparation. It is the perfect opportunity for guests to ask culinary questions and learn secrets from a true expert. The CORD cookery school offers a unique opportunity for guests to discover their inner chef.
CORD by Le Cordon Bleu offers an exquisite fine dining experience in the heart of the city, with its expertly crafted menus, exceptional wine offering, meetings and events spaces for all occasions, cooking classes and corporate events.
BOTTLE TERRARIUM WORKSHOP
1:00PM – 2:00PM
CREO, 9 HOLBORN
Make your own self-watering terrarium. A garden in a glass jar! Immerse yourself in the art of creating enchanting, self-contained ecosystems within beautiful glass bottles, hosted by Jar and Fern. The workshop includes everything you need to create your own bottle terrarium under the expert guidance of one of Jar and Fern’s workshop hosts.
Learn the history and science of terrariums before planting them up under expert guidance, resulting in a stunning living garden to adorn your home or office!
SIP AND PAINT EVENING
17:00PM – 18:30PM
FLEET STREET QUARTER POP-UP SHOP, 150 FLEET STREET
Join us for an evening of Sip & Paint! Bring your team or friends together for a fun and creative collaborative painting experience. Each participant will paint their own section of a larger design, with every canvas carefully created to connect with the next. Once completed, the individual pieces will be brought together to reveal one striking artwork, created collectively by the group and displayed in the Fleet Street Quarter Pop-up Shop.
It’s a fantastic way to meet new people, spark creativity and be part of something unique.
TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER
MILL YOUR OWN MATCHA WORKSHOP
Session 1: 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Session 2: 1:00PM – 2:00PM
FLEET STREET QUARTER POP-UP SHOP, 150 FLEET STREET
Join us for a hands-on matcha experience and discover the journey from leaf to cup. Grind tencha on a traditional stone mill, whisk your own matcha, and taste a range of matcha grades, lattes and delicious desserts along the way.
Learn from the experts at 4-1 about what makes great matcha so special, and leave with your own freshly made matcha!
CREATING YOUR CAREER BRAND WORKSHOP
13:00PM – 14:00PM
DENTONS, 1 FLEET PLACE, LONDON,EC4 M7WS
Join this engaging session with Dr Gwenllian-Jane Williams to explore the power of personal branding, what works and what doesn’t, and how to build and maintain a strong professional reputation through consistent behaviours.
Gain insights into navigating intergenerational differences and workplace challenges, helping you strengthen your impact, confidence and career prospects.
POETRY WITHOUT RULES WITH ANTHONY ANAXAGOROU
5:00PM – 6:30PM
SHOE LANE LIBRARY, HILL HOUSE, 1 LITTLE NEW ST, LONDON, EC4 3JR
Join award-winning poet Anthony Anaxagorou for a fun and interactive poetry writing workshop.
Open to all ages and abilities, whether you’re picking up a pen for the first time or looking to develop your craft, come along, get creative and discover the joy of poetry in a supportive and friendly environment.
WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER
AMBASSADORS WALKING TOUR OF FLEET STREET
12:00PM – 1:00PM
MEET OUTSIDE FLEET STREET QUARTER POP-UP SHOP, 150 FLEET STREET
Join Fleet Street Quarter ambassadors AL and Saud for a guided walk through one of London’s most historic neighbourhoods. Discover hidden alleyways, iconic landmarks and fascinating stories as you explore the rich history and unique character of this remarkable part of the City.
BOTTLE TERRARIUM WORKSHOP
1:00PM – 2:00PM
URBAN FARMER PROJECT, 18 WINE OFFICE CT, EC4A 3JR
Make your own self-watering terrarium. A garden in a glass jar! Immerse yourself in the art of creating enchanting, self-contained ecosystems within beautiful glass bottles, hosted by Jar and Fern. The workshop includes everything you need to create your own bottle terrarium under the expert guidance of one of Jar and Fern’s workshop hosts.
Learn the history and science of terrariums before planting them up under expert guidance, resulting in a stunning living garden to adorn your home or office!
FLEET STREET QUARTER PUB TOUR WITH LIQYUID HISTORY TOURS
17:00PM – 18:30PM
MEET OUTSIDE BLACKFRAIRS TUBE STATION
The famous Fleet Street Quarter pub tour! A crawl through Fleet Street Quarter’s infamous liquid history! Discover our many famous pubs and their notable patrons. Enjoy a free drink at each pub on the Fleet Street Quarter too!
Whether you are a first time visitor to Quarter or have been here before, the guides from Liquid History Tours will open your eyes and ears to another side of the area whilst sharing a drink or two with you along the way.
THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER
LUNCH ON US AT KERB, FLEET PLACE STREET FOOD MARKET
12:00PM – 13:00PM
VOUCHER COLLECTION AT THE FLEET STREET QUARTER GAZEBO IN FLEET PLACE
Discover Fleet Street Quarter’s very own street food market and grab a free lunch on us worth up to £15 from any of KERB‘s lineup on Thursday 22nd October!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, KERB brings a selection of its much-loved traders to Fleet Place, serving up everything from global street food favourites to exciting new culinary creations. With over 160 vendors rotating throughout the year, it’s the perfect spot for a delicious lunch in the city
